Runny nose and other diseases of the ENT organs cause discomfort to all people. To improve the condition faster, it is necessary to be treated. For this, "Sanorin" is used. Instructions for use of the drug will allow the treatment to be carried out correctly. According to reviews, the medicine helps to eliminate the symptoms of a runny nose in a short time.
Composition and form
As indicated in the instructions for use, "Sanorin" includes the active ingredient - naphazoline. In the form of nitrate, it is present in 1 ml of the drug in an amount of 500 ΞΌg (this is a 0.05% solution) and 1 mg (0.1%). Additional substances include methyl parahydroxybenzoate, boric acid, water and ethylenediamine.
"Sanorin 0.05%" is sold in the form of nasal drops. It is presented in the form of darkened dropper bottles with 10 ml of a colorless liquid that is odorless. A solution of 0.1% is in the form of nasal drops and a nasal spray. Both products are colorless and are sold at 10 ml. The difference is in bottles - in the first case it is glass with a dropper, and in the second - plastic, with a mechanical metering device.
Act
With the use of "Sanorin" there is a rapid and prolonged narrowing of blood vessels, which reduces redness, swelling and the number of secretions. Use with rhinitis makes breathing easier, and with conjunctivitis it reduces swelling. According to patients, many are satisfied with the effect of such a drug.
When is it used?
As indicated in the instructions for use, "Sanorin" is used to treat:
- acute rhinitis;
- laryngitis;
- eustachyitis;
- sinusitis;
- otitis media;
- nosebleeds.
The drug is used in the ENT area before rhinoscopy. Drops of 0.05% are effective in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. The excellent treatment effect is confirmed by numerous reviews. Instructions for use "Sanorin" will allow you to choose the right dosage.
When can I use it for children?
The drug with a concentration of 0.05% in the form of drops can be used from 2 years. Until this age, such treatment is considered prohibited. This medication is called "Children's Sanorin", since a solution of 0.1% is not used until 15 years of age.
When can not be used?
According to the instructions for use, Sanorin cannot be used in the following cases:
- intolerance;
- chronic runny nose;
- atrophic rhinitis;
- high blood pressure;
- tachycardia;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- diabetes;
- thyrotoxicosis.
Side effect
During treatment, negative consequences may appear. This applies to heart palpitations, high blood pressure and headaches. Often, a medication causes swelling or redness of the mucous membrane.
As indicated in the instructions for use, Sanorin drops should be used in dosages based on age. It is important to consider that with treatment for more than a week, irritation or swelling of the mucous membrane appears. Long-term therapy is addictive. According to patients' reviews, the treatment of the common cold should be carried out comprehensively, then recovery will come faster.
Rules for use for children
The effectiveness of the use of the tool is confirmed by numerous reviews. Instructions for use "Sanorin" for children states that drops can be used in 2-15 years:
- You need to drip 2-3 times a day.
- Between the procedures should be more than 4 hours.
- A single dosage is equal to one or two drops. The drug is instilled in one nasal passage, and then in another.
- You need to be treated in a short course. According to reviews, as soon as the condition normalizes, the drug is canceled. Children should not drip for more than 3 days in a row.
- Further use is allowed only when there was a break of several days.
- If the drug has not shown effectiveness in 2-3 days of treatment, you should visit a doctor.
- If "Sanorin" is used for bleeding from the nose, then cotton swabs are needed to stop it. A solution is applied to them (0.05%), and then the tampons are inserted into the nose.
- If the medicine is prescribed for conjunctivitis, then it should be instilled in the conjunctival sac 3-4 times a day for 1-2 drops.
Children from 15 years old are allowed to take "Sanorin", which has a concentration of 0.1%. If the drug is in drops, then its norm for each nasal passage is 1-3 drops. When using a spray, 1-3 doses are required for each nostril. Treatment should be carried out 3-4 times a day for no more than 3 days. These standards are indicated in the instructions for use for "Sanorin" for children.
Adult treatment
And how can adults use drops, Sanorin spray? Instructions for use will help to carry out the treatment correctly. In acute rhinitis, sinusitis, eustachitis, it is necessary to instill 1-3 drops or 1-3 doses of a spray with 0.1%. Procedures must be performed 2-3 times a day. The duration of the course should not be more than a week. After this, a break is required, and then treatment can be resumed.
To stop nosebleeds, a gauze turunda treated with a solution (0.05%) is administered. With conjunctivitis, it is necessary to use a tool of the same concentration, 1-2 drops 3-4 times a day.
During pregnancy
To date, studies have not been performed on the effect of the drug on pregnancy. There is no information that would refute or confirm the receipt of active components through the hematoplacental barrier. According to this information, we can conclude that "Sanorin" has no direct effect on the child.
But when exposed to a womanβs body, the drug can lead to circulatory disorders, therefore, the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the baby is disrupted. Therefore, the medicine through the mother can have a negative effect.
The use of "Sanorin" during pregnancy, although not contraindicated, is considered undesirable due to the low knowledge of its effects on fetal development. Treatment with it can be performed only as prescribed by the doctor or with severe bleeding from the nose.
Overdose
With frequent injections of drops or prolonged treatment, the mucous membrane may swell, a person has a feeling of congestion. An overdose is considered especially dangerous for young children, because excess naphazoline affects the nervous system and leads to drowsiness, bradycardia, low body temperature and other dangerous consequences.
Interaction
Sanorin should not be combined with MAO inhibitors, as this can lead to high blood pressure. The use of this drug slows down the absorption of local anesthetics. Judging by the reviews of doctors, the interaction of drugs must be taken into account so as not to harm the body.
Sale
The drug can be purchased without a prescription. The price of "Sanorin", the instructions for use of which is inside the package, is 110-130 rubles. According to patient reviews, cost may vary by region.
Storage
The shelf life of the drug is 4 years. It should be stored away from children at 10-25 degrees. The solution should be stored no more than 4 weeks. If a month has already passed after the first procedure, the medicine should be discarded.
With eucalyptus
In pharmacies, you can find some other types of medicine. This is Sanorin with Eucalyptus. Instructions for use with him are the same as for the main medication. Eucalyptus oil is isolated from excipients. The concentration of naphazoline is 0.1%. The drug is sold in bottles with a dropper of 10 ml. The average price of "Sanorin" (instructions for use is inside) - 150 rubles. This is a budget medicine. As indicated in the instructions for use, "Sanorin with eucalyptus" treats rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis or nosebleeds, but it should not be used until 15 years of age. This form of the drug often leads to allergies.
Adolescents instill 1-3 drops. Procedures must be performed up to 3 times a day for no more than a week, because addiction appears. This medicine is available over the counter. Shelf life is 4 years, and after the first session, the medication is stored for no more than 4 weeks.
Sanorin Xilo
The difference of the drug is the addition of another active component. This is acidomethazoline (0.05%). Drops can be used for children from 2 years. A concentration of 0.1% can not be used up to 6 years.
The medicine is used to treat the common cold, including allergic rhinitis. It is also effective for otitis media, sinusitis. The rules of treatment are also indicated in the instructions for use. The price of the spray "Sanorin" (according to reviews) is 70 rubles. Shelf life is 3 years, after opening it is allowed to store for six months.
"Sanorin-Anallergin"
This drug includes both nafazolin and antazolin. It is used for allergies. The medicine is available in the form of drops for the nose and eyes.
The medicine is used for severe rhinorrhea and acute rhinitis, which is recorded in the instructions for use. According to reviews, the price of "Sanorin-Anallergin" is approximately 270 Russian rubles. It is important to consider that drops are not prescribed up to 16 years. Shelf life is 2 years. Treatment should not be more than a week, so as not to lead to atrophy and other side effects.
Are there any similar means?
If it is impossible to use such drops for any reason, other vasoconstrictor drugs may be prescribed by your doctor. Allowed to use:
- "Naphthyzine."
- "Nazola Baby."
- "Knoxpray."
- Xylen.
- Pinosola.
- "Navizin".
- "Nazika."
These drugs have different active ingredients, so contraindications and age restrictions are different. Therefore, it is advisable not to choose an analogue on your own, but to entrust it to a specialist.
Precaution
If after 3 days there is no decrease in the symptoms of the disease, the condition worsens or unusual sensations occur, you should consult a doctor. When other medications are taken, it is preferable to find out about joint use from a specialist.
When using the drug for the eyes, contact lenses must be removed to prevent exposure to them. Again, they can be used 15 minutes after instillation. With prolonged treatment, it is important to consider that the vasoconstrictor effect decreases over time.
Drivers of vehicles rarely need to be instilled into the eyes, this can lead to dilated pupils, and because of this, vision is impaired. In this situation, the medication can act on a job that requires high attention, precise coordination of movements. Such work may only be carried out with the permission of the doctor.
With the use of the drug in large doses, the temperature decreases, the heart rate slows down, sweating, drowsiness increases, and blood pressure rises. There may be a loss of consciousness. In case of an overdose, it is important to immediately consult a doctor.
Thus, "Sanorin" is an effective drug in the treatment of the common cold. According to reviews, many people regularly use this drug. Subject to the rules of the manual, injury to health is excluded.